A. Originally, it
meant fulfilling a lifelong dream. Now it means being faithful to God's call in
my life. As Christians we are called to be in the world and not of it. Clients
need two things: excellent representation and Christ. In choosing to enter the
legal field, I purposefully engage with our culture as Christ has called me.

Q. What do you
wish you knew before you started law school?

A. Even when you
tell me the stove is hot, I still have to touch it. That is how law school is.
Even though I had been informed as to how challenging law school would be, I had
to experience the struggles myself to appreciate how daunting it is.

Q. What surprised
you most about Regent?

A. I think the
most surprising thing is how much time and effort some of the faculty pour into
the students. I have truly been amazed with the faculty members that have helped
to shape, sharpen, and encourage me.

Q. How is law
school different from your college experience?

A. The biggest
difference to me is the curriculum, but I suppose that is obvious. I majored in
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and the curriculum focused on engaging
these big ideas and how they affect one another. Law school has been
challenging to me, because while larger theoretical ideas are discussed, classes
focus more on the details of the law.

Q. What is your
favorite class so far and why?

A. I have a tie
between Business Associations and Mergers & Acquisitions. These were the
most challenging to me and the most rewarding. I'm more business oriented and
enjoy the challenge of creating things rather than just going back and trying
to rectify a situation later.

Q. What kind of law do you hope to
practice after graduation?

A. I would like to
work in business law. We all have our dream jobs. If I could do anything I
wanted it would be to work with entrepreneurs in helping them establish their
businesses.

Q. How would you
describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent?

A. I think it is
extremely difficult to find and maintain close friendships in law school, but I
have been truly blessed with friends who have come alongside me to challenge me
to finish well both in law school and also in my walk with Christ.

Q. How do you prefer to study?

A. I study best
alone, but enjoy studying in an environment where others are also working to keep
me on track. I prefer to study in coffee shops. I am frequent customer at Café
Moka because it is the best small business coffee shop around.

Q. What is your
favorite book of all time and why?

A. I'd have to say
this is a tie between Paradise Lost
by John Milton and Christianity for
Modern Pagans by Peter Kreeft. I was required to read Paradise Lost in high school and found it fascinating. I think it
is one of the best illustrations of man's fall and Satan's rebellion. Christianity for Modern Pagans is a
compilation of Blaise Pascal's Pensees. I read it every year and each time I am
challenged in my faith.

Q. What is your
favorite Bible verse?

A. John 10:10, “The
thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have
life, and have it to the full.” I love how this verse reminds me that the only
way I can truly be alive is in Christ.

Q. If you could meet with anyone alive
or dead, who would it be and why?

A. C.S. Lewis. It
is my life's ambition to become him. It is important for Christians to be bi-lingual
in the sense that we have to be able to speak both “Christianese” and
communicate to a secular audience. While admired in Christian circles, Lewis is
also respected among the secular world for his ability to explain his faith
through reason. 1 Peter 3:15 states “Always be prepared to give an answer to
everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this
with gentleness and respect.” Lewis has always been a model to me in this. Our
faith is not based upon feelings. It is grounded in reason and logic. Lewis’
works exemplify this and serve as both a tool and inspiration to me in my
interactions with the secular world.

Q. If you could
have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who would it be
and why?

A. Probably
Professor Madison and Mrs. Carol Dick. From the few times I’ve watched them
interact, it is clear that they appreciate each others strengths, challenge
each others weaknesses, and genuinely care for each other.

Q. If you had an
entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area?

A. Honestly, I'd probably get in my car and just drive
and see what I could find. There have been a couple evenings when I’ve left the
library and driven with no specific place in mind. One time I ended up at the
beach, another time in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and another time I ended up
driving down Route 5 to Richmond and stopping at the old plantations including
Shirley and Sherwood Forest, which is President Tyler’s home.

Q. Is there
anything else you would like your peers or future law students to learn about
you?

A. My ultimate
goal in life is to settle for nothing less than being Christ's disciple, fully
alive in Him.

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